DSEI 2019: BMT announces new Omani patrol boat design
BMT Specialised Ship Design has announced its new design for Ares Shipyard - a high speed, interceptor patrol boat, which will be delivered to the Royal Oman Police Coast Guard (ROPCG),
Following similar partnerships such as one for the Qatar coast guard, the new contract is a milestone for the international design consultancy in a growing market area for larger fast interceptors.
The ROPCG is purchasing 12 of the new interceptor vessel, which will be 26m long, capable of reaching speed of 50kts, and made of composite construction. It will be equipped with ISR sensors and interceptor technology, and deliveries are slated for later in September 2019.
The aim of BMT’s presence at this year's DSEI will be to highlight its 'versatile range of patrol vessels’, including its flagship 'Whole Ship Design' offerings.
John Bonafoux, Director of Business Development at BMT commented: ‘We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Ares and our international design mandate for a governmental customer... Following extensive design work and meeting all specified requirements from our customer we look forward to proving the versatility of BMT’s Ship Design in the high-speed interceptor market.'
BMT’s patrol vessels are designed for regions showing mid- and low-level threats, and can be used by both coastguards and navies. Their vessels range from 9m to 80m in length.
More from DSEI 2019 News
-
![DSEI 2019: Collins Aerospace Systems launches SATCOM alternative]()
DSEI 2019: Collins Aerospace Systems launches SATCOM alternative
Collins Aerospace Systems’ new Universal Radio Group (URG)-IV wideband High Frequency (HF) communications system is aimed at land and naval customers who require a cheaper …
-
![DSEI 2019: Gentex presents USSOCOM solution to international audience]()
DSEI 2019: Gentex presents USSOCOM solution to international audience
Gentex Corporation promoted the USSOCOM’s latest combat helmet techology to the international special operations forces (SOF) community at DSEI 2019. The FAST SF Super High …
-
![DSEI 2019: UVision looks to extend loitering munition CONOPS]()
DSEI 2019: UVision looks to extend loitering munition CONOPS
Israeli company UVision displayed a mock-up of a special operations vehicle (SOV) equipped with multiple Hero 30 launchers at DSEI 2019, as it seeks to …
-
![DSEI 2019: OSG unveils touchscreen armoured glass solution]()
DSEI 2019: OSG unveils touchscreen armoured glass solution
Israeli company OSG used DSEI to unveil a touch-screen variant of its ScreeneX vision-through-glass technology. Already supplying transparent armoured glass to multiple vehicle original equipment …
-
![DSEI 2019: Kongsberg extends family of tactical radios]()
DSEI 2019: Kongsberg extends family of tactical radios
Norwegian original equipment manufacturer Kongsberg has begun designing a next-generation software defined radio (SDR) to augment its legacy UM600 solution, company officials have disclosed to …
-
![DSEI 2019: UK MoD outlines C-UAS demand signals]()
DSEI 2019: UK MoD outlines C-UAS demand signals
Officials from the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) C-sUAS team have challenged industry to provide greater capability for armed forces operating in austere conditions. According …
